Smithsonian Magazine on MSN4d
How Do Polar Bears Keep Ice Off Their Fur? New Study Reveals the Secret—and It Could Improve TechnologyPolar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - One of the Knoxville Ice Bears' prime players is set to make his way into the Pillar of Champions.
University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson ...
New Scientist on MSN5d
How polar bears stop ice from freezing on their furIndigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind ...
When scientists discovered polar bear populations were dropping rapidly, they created a framework to understand what is ...
StudyFinds on MSN3d
Scientists just figured out how polar bear fur repels ice no matter how cold it isDiscover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...
“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease ...
There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...
Bruno now tiptoes in eighth place above Union by half a point and RPI by four and a half points in the ECAC standings.
The results were striking. When unwashed, polar bear fur resisted ice adhesion significantly better than human hair and ...
Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.
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